Blow says:

June 21, 2014 01:00 am

Akwasi, give this guy the necessary fillip, encouragement, whatever, to play against the Germans cause we need the strength, height and lastly natural defenders with lots of experience.
At this time in his career, you can not pin Essien down at the center half as he is clearly afraid of tackles. Essien's position should be in front of defence to instigate transitions and never again punish Sumaila for kicking Arjen Rubben, instead make a finish product out of him.

Kofi USA says:

June 21, 2014 12:35 am

We cant afford penalties in a must win game.
Moreover, the Germans are too tall for him.